A coronal mass ejection erupts from the Sun. (Credit: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center)
The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) has released “Star Power,” a new informational video that focuses on the challenges and benefits of fusion power and highlights the importance of the laboratory’s research into magnetic fusion.
“We wanted to create a new, up-to-date video that shows the public the great work we are doing here at the lab in a friendly, clear and compelling way,” said Deputy Director for Operations Adam Cohen. “This video will be a powerful tool for conveying the essence of our efforts.”
The movie was directed by Kevin Coughlin, a videographer and an award-winning journalist. Kitta MacPherson, PPPL’s director of communications, conceived of the video as a dramatic introduction to the laboratory’s cutting-edge research. She noted that all the interviews were unscripted.
“This speaks volumes about the intellect and passion of PPPL’s staff,” she said. “This may be one of the few places where a filmmaker could ask challenging questions and receive eloquent and fascinating answers extemporaneously from so many.”
Earlier we reported that scientists at PPPL developed software with which anyone can easily observe and control a real 50,000 degree hot plasma experiment from anywhere in the world.
